The Career Playbook: Essential Advice for Today's Aspiring Young Professional Paperback – April 21, 2015

It’s hard for me to count the number of times over the last 20 years my friends (from either my business or undergraduate school) and I have discussed the need for a book just like this. The idea is so simple, and while many writers have tried, none have cut to the heart of what actually matters in navigating one’s early career the way Jim does here. It’s a pragmatic, sensible and honest book, with real world perspectives strangely enough rarely taught in even the top MBA programs. I hope readers can appreciate the insights Jim offers that, unfortunately, isn’t always understood absent real world experience.

I loved this book -- it articulated everything I've been feeling/worried about and actionable next steps. It's difficult navigating your career path so that it's aligned with what you want, even with a job. I would definitely recommend it to any college grad or young professional feeling uncertain about the future. You know he's successful and worked with many top leaders, but James Citrin is surprisingly relatable and delivers advice that's easy to understand. Can't wait to start his other books!

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The best parts were the intro with stats on how hard it is to get a job w certain companies vs. getting into Harvard. A lot of this advice you can find in LinkedIn Pulse, The Muse, and Business Insider. Few actual tools. Try "Live Your Legend" website for tools you can use to plan your career.

The Career Playbook is a must read for any young professionals looking to gain an edge. I can't tell you how helpful it is to hear a more modernized take on career progression, especially for those of us trying to navigate the startup world. TCP lays out practical strategies and exercises to maximize one's effectiveness in relationship building, career advancement, and (most importantly) being happy overall. I'm happy to have it in my toolbox going forward. Awesome job!

I think it's important for people to realize this is a book for all ages, for all stages of your career. I am considered a "Young Professional" who perhaps just found my career in technology. I'm about 7 months into my new job and read this book to consider what advice might be found within. This book gives insightful information and examples for mentorship, growth, playing nice in the workplace, and what a successful professional looks like. I highly recommend this book and like many others, I will be dishing it out to friends.

This is really a great book. I particularly loved the specifics Jim gives in terms of how to write e-mails, how to address people, etc. -- very actionable tips in addition to general principles. Many are lucky enough to have mentors or parents helping them through these questions. But not everybody is so fortunate, so I think the book is especially vital in that light.

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